The CLS – Class

The new - generation CLS - Class

From the Mercedes - Benz dream factory

Contents
The CLS 4
Exterior design 4
Agility 16
Diesel engines 16
Petrol engines 18
Transmission 22
AIRMATIC 24
Safety 26
AMG 30
CLS 63 AMG 30
AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO 33
AMG equipment 34
Interior comfort 36
Interior – designo 46
My CLS 50
Equipment 52
Standard 52
Optional extras 54
Light - alloy wheels 58
Genuine accessories 60
Colours and materials 62
Paintwork 62
Upholstery and leather 64
Trim elements 66
designo 67
Combination options 70
Technical data 71
Service 74
Test drive 76

Words cannot do it justice :
the sign of a true masterpiece
There are moments in life which take our breath away. Moments, in which we
lose ourselves in contemplation of a masterpiece and forget the world around us.
The CLS, an inimitable combination of a sporty coupé and a luxurious saloon
which is always the focus of admiring looks, is difficult to define in words. It
simply has to be experienced.

Exterior design
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There’s more to true beauty than just the sum of its individual parts

10 Exterior design
Some designer pieces are
better off on the road than
in a museum
The expressive lines of the CLS stylishly reconcile the
sporty feel of a coupé with the elegance of a classic 4 - door
saloon. The characteristic side feature line, the dynamic
curve of the arching roof and the unmistakable profile
lend the CLS a timeless beauty. Its entire appearance is a
statement of automotive self - confidence. Quite simply, it
is an accomplished combination of agility and comfort.
Judicious adjustments to some it its exterior details, meanwhile,
now make the design of the CLS more attractive
than ever.

Exterior design
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Good design begins in
the head of the designer
and ends in the heart of
the observer
Those familiar with the CLS will notice that its face is
now even more expressive. The area between the familiar,
L - shaped headlamps is now spanned by two louvres,
backed by an atlas grey diamond - pattern grille. This design
element, which is also to be found in the air intakes in the
front bumper, adds discreet emphasis to incisive look of
the front section. Arrow - shaped repeater indicators in the
exterior mirrors are another eye - catching feature.

Exterior design
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The characteristic spoiler lip at the rear provides a fitting
conclusion to the distinctive design idiom of the CLS. The
stylish lines of the boot lid conceal a luggage compartment
which introduces a large measure of every-day practicality
to the equation. Trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes and redesigned
tail lights add the finishing touch to the attractive
rear section.

Agility | Diesel engines
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When you invest in a work of art, you should
be au fait with the techniques used
CLS 320 CDI
There’s more to life than just looking good. That’s why the
impressive CLS engines also deliver outstanding performance.
If you want immense pulling power, superb refinement
and excellent fuel economy, the CLS 320 CDI with its
V6 diesel engine is just the thing. The powerplant develops
165 kW ( 224 hp ) and a peak torque of 540 Nm from
1600 rpm. All of which makes for a pleasing responsiveness
when accelerating and impressive pulling power for those
spur - of - the - moment intermediate sprints.
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600
500
400
300
200
100
0 2000 4000 6000
Engine speed ( rpm )
Torque ( Nm )
540 Nm
165 kW
Output ( kW )
300
25 0
20 0
15 0
10 0
50
0
Equipped with the very latest
common - rail diesel technology, the
V6 engine delivers high torque even
at low revs
For further information on fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions
please see p. 71.

18 Agility | Petrol engines
Looks its best when on the move
CLS 280
CLS 350 CGI
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300
700
300
It’s entirely up to you just how spirited you want
your CLS to be. In the petrol range, you can
choose from two V6 engines and a V8 powerplant.
The entry - level model is the CLS 280
which has an output of 170 kW ( 231 hp ) and impresses
with its highly responsive character.
Those looking for a combination of sporty flair
and innovative engine technology will find the
CLS 350 CGI ideal. In this unit, the fuel is injected
directly into the combustion chamber under
high pressure via special piezoelectric injectors.
This results in almost complete combustion of
the fuel, thereby reducing exhaust emissions.
Although capable of developing an impressive
215 kW ( 292 hp ), the dynamic CLS 350 CGI also
offers favourable fuel consumption.
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300
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300 Nm
170 kW
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Engine speed ( rpm )
Torque ( Nm ) Output ( kW )
25 0
20 0
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Engine speed ( rpm )
Which of the V6 petrol engines you choose is entirely a matter of personal
taste – both offer an impressively comfortable driving experience
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300
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215 kW
365 Nm
25 0
20 0
15 0
10 0
50
0

Agility | Petrol engines
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Tastes will always differ.
Expectations too
The CLS 500 takes the concept of effortless superiority
to even greater heights thanks to its 285 - kW ( 388 - hp )
V8 engine which makes sporty driving sheer pleasure.
With a displacement of 5461 cc, this unit makes its rated
torque of 530 newton metres available across a pleasingly
broad engine speed range ( 2800 to 4800 rpm ) to deliver
thrilling pulling power. But regardless of the engine version
you choose, you can always count on the CLS to deliver
an extremely agile and comfortable driving experience.
CLS 500
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300
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0 2000 4000 6000
Engine speed ( rpm )
Torque ( Nm )
530 Nm
285 kW
Output ( kW )
300
25 0
20 0
15 0
10 0
50
0
The V8 engine in the
CLS 500 impresses
with its smoothness
and its dynamic power
delivery – assets which
combine to create an
effortlessly superior
driving experience

Agility | Transmission
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There are those who think the number seven has magical
properties – our transmission developers, for example
Mercedes - Benz has always been associated with particularly
refined and long - lasting automatic transmissions.
Hardly surprising, perhaps, when you consider that, forty
years ago, we were the first manufacturer to offer a car
equipped with a hydraulic automatic transmission. Much
has happened since then. And since the CLS is brimming
with leading-edge technology from start to finish, all
the models are equipped as standard with the innovative
7G - TRONIC automatic transmission. Its seven forward
gears allow it to react on the basis of smaller differences
in engine speed, for ultra-smooth gearchanges. Optional
steering - wheel shift paddles make for even faster gear
changes.

24 Agility | AIRMATIC
Sometimes it pays to be hard.
Other times a softly, softly approach is called for
Whether it be rough cobblestones or a smooth motorway,
effortlessly serene progress is assured courtesy of
AIRMATIC DC. This semi - active air suspension system
prevents uneven road surfaces from compromising ride
comfort. You can choose from three suspension modes
at the touch of a button : comfort, sporty comfort or sport.
To ensure that the level of the vehicle remains constant,
self - levelling suspension is also included. At higher
speeds, the body is automatically lowered to reduce pitch
and roll movements. This system is standard for the
8 - cylinder models and can be specified as an optional
extra for the 6 - cylinder versions.
AIRMATIC DC adjusts the suspension response to your driving style, regardless
of how laden the vehicle is, and thus offers even greater directional stability
and road adhesion

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AIRMATIC DC opens up a new dimension of
comfortable and sporty driving. This is made
possible by the adaptive damping system which
continuously adjusts the firmness of the air
suspension in accordance with the current driving
situation. Instead of conventional coil
springs, an electronic system adjusts the settings
of the air springs by varying the air pressure
to create a harder or softer set - up. Each
spring strut has an additional volume of air
which can be partially deactivated if necessary.
If the sensors register a sporty driving style, for
instance, the comfortable basic suspension
automatically becomes firmer. The suspension
set - up can also be adjusted manually.

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Before you set out on your journey,
we set out to make it as safe as possible
Trend - setting active and passive safety technology is central
to the Mercedes - Benz safety concept. The CLS is
equipped with numerous assistance systems whose sensors
continuously monitor the driving situation, identifying
hazards and triggering remedial measures where
possible. Safety functions such as ESP , ASR, ABS and
BAS are, of course, standard in the CLS. In the event of
a rear - end collision of a given degree of severity, the
active NECK - PRO front head restraints move forwards and
upwards instantly in order to support the head at an earlier
stage. Depending on the type and severity of impact, the
front airbags, sidebags and windowbags can be triggered
selectively and inflated to differing degrees in accordance
with the accident conditions. Furthermore, the CLS is
equipped with the ADAPTIVE BRAKE system which includes
the practical HOLD function. This holds the vehicle
on a slope without requiring the driver to maintain pressure
on the footbrake. It is complemented by the practical
hill start assist function which prevents the vehicle from
rolling backwards when setting off on a slope. In the event
of emergency braking, the adaptive brake light function
warns following traffic by flashing the brake lights during
the braking process and activating the hazard warning
lights once the vehicle comes to a standstill.
More information about safety is available at
www.mercedes - benz.com / airbag - brochure
The active NECK - PRO
front head restraints
can help prevent whiplash
injuries

Safety | PRO - SAFE
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The passenger safety cell, with its crumple zones
and outstandingly high level of torsional stiffness,
contributes to optimum safety

28 Safety | Active light function
Some lateral thinking by us means
better visibility on bends for you
Driving on winding roads requires the utmost in concentration,
especially at night. To make life much easier for
you, the CLS comes with the option of bi - xenon headlamps,
whose luminance is twice that of conventional halogen
bulbs. The active light function ( optional ) allows the headlamps
to follow the driver’s steering movements, improving
illumination on bends by up to 25 %. Furthermore, the
cornering light function is activated automatically as
required, at speeds of up to 40 km / h, in order to boost the
effect of the headlamps : when you start to turn the steering
wheel, the fog lamp on the relevant side of the car
is switched on in addition to the headlamps in order to
ensure optimum illumination of the bend. The same thing
happens when you indicate to make a turn. Bi - xenon technology
also has further advantages in that the bulbs last
much longer and use less energy than their conventional
counterparts.

Safety | DISTRONIC
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For drivers who feel
that distance lends the best
perspective
DISTRONIC measures the position and speed of the
vehicle in front by means of a radar sensor behind the
Mercedes star. These data are used to adapt the speed of
your CLS ( through corresponding adjustments to the
engine output / application of braking force ) in order to
maintain a constant distance to the vehicle in front.

AMG | CLS 63 AMG
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One of the quickest ways to upgrade from first class
You’re torn between a coupé, a saloon and a thoroughbred
sports car with performance to match ? Then you simply
need to take a decision: in favour of the CLS 63 AMG. As
well as offering you a superbly dynamic driving experience,
it also boasts visual highlights such as distinctive 19 - inch
AMG triple - spoke light - alloy wheels. What’s more, the AMG
V8 powerplant has a rated output of 378 kW ( 514 hp ) and
an impressive peak torque of 630 Nm. The CLS 63 AMG
completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds.
As well as performing like a top athlete, it also looks like
one, cutting a dashing figure wherever it goes.
And thanks to its new double-declutching function, the
AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission makes
for a more compelling experience and for even greater
directional stability when shifting down during cornering.

32 AMG | CLS 63 AMG
High - performance sport in its most aesthetic form
The AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel
A wealth of sporty highlights await you inside the CLS 63
AMG, including fine nappa leather upholstery on the
exclusive AMG sports seats with Alcantara inserts. The
AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with aluminium
shift paddles for manual operation of the AMG SPEED-
SHIFT PLUS 7G - TRONIC transmission feels as good as it
looks. In this respect, it is in perfect com pany alongside
the AMG instrument cluster including RACETIMER.
AMG sports seats upholstered in fine nappa leather with Alcantara inserts

AMG | AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO
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The AMG performance steering wheel has a comfortable, sporty
feel to match its looks
Designed to put the power down – 19 - inch AMG twin - spoke
forged light - alloy wheel
The AMG limited - slip differential enhances the driving
dynamics by diverting superfluous drive torque
when cornering or driving on uneven road surfaces
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO offers you
a wealth of additional options for further
enhanc ing your CLS 63 AMG, on both a technical
and a visual level. These include the AMG
performance package comprising internally
ventilated composite brake discs with a diameter
of 390 mm at the front, an AMG limited - slip
differential at the rear and forged 19 - inch AMG
twin - spoke light - alloy wheels all round. This
package also includes the AMG performance
suspension and an AMG performance
steering wheel which feels as good as
it looks.

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A magnet for admiring glances in its standard form, the
CLS 63 AMG can be given an even sportier appearance with
optional AMG carbon - fibre trim elements and illuminated
AMG door sills for the interior as well as an optional AMG
exterior carbon - fibre package.

AMG | Equipment
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Fashion moves with the times. AMG is ahead of them
The optional AMG bodystyling allows you to give any CLS
model a sportier look. It comprises a distinctive front apron
with large air intakes, a rear apron with a black insert,
AMG tailpipes and AMG side sill panels. Attractive 19 - inch
AMG 5 - spoke light - alloy wheels with a high - sheen finish
can also be specified.

Comfort | Interior
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Exclusivity all the way
Whether it be a short trip or a long journey, you will always
arrive feeling relaxed in the CLS. Because comfort and
convenience are writ especially large in the interior. The
sitting position, seat cushion height, backrest angle
and seat length can all be adjusted to suit the individual
requirements of the front occupants courtesy of the 4 - way
power seat adjustment function. As well as giving you full
control over seat comfort, the CLS is equipped as standard
with a 3 - spoke leather - trimmed steering wheel, which
feels as good as it looks. And whatever your surroundings,
the view inside the cockpit is always enjoyable : the combination
of the pinstripe background of the instrument cluster
and the white dials creates a particularly sporty look.
The new - look instrument cluster with white dials supplies you with a wealth of
key information

Comfort | Interior
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Coupés and grand coupés are worlds apart.
Especially when it comes to legroom
Just as there are hotels, there are also Grand Hotels. The
difference between them is to be found principally in the
degree of comfort offered. By analogy, the term “Grand
Coupé” is the perfect description for the CLS. When you
take your seat, you will find that the passenger cabin offers
practically everything you could wish for with regard
to comfort features which reduce driver stress. Its leg,
elbow and headroom are more generous than those of just
about any other coupé. The wide centre console can be
used as a comfortable armrest while the fine materials
and high - quality workmanship throughout the extremely
spacious interior create such an exclusive ambience that
you could be forgiven for never wanting to get out again.

40 Comfort | Interior
Some qualities only reveal themselves in the long run
A car designed to meet the highest customer expectations
has to excel in many different areas. One of these is, of
course, the way it performs on the road. But intelligent
ergonomics and a high standard of comfort are scarcely
less important. All four occupants of the CLS will be able
to enjoy both – even on longer trips. This is because the
rear passengers get a whole lot more than just their own
doors. The rear compartment also boasts two comfortable
individual seats that are extremely generous when it
comes to elbowroom and legroom. And if you order the optional
THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control
system, each rear passenger gets their own separately
controllable temperature zone.
The THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control system also allows the
rear occupants to choose their own temperature settings

42 Comfort | Interior
Ideal surroundings for those who like to be in control
Audio 50 APS offers you DVD navigation with an arrow
display and junction zoom. The innovative COMAND APS
control and display system is now even more user - friendly.
The functions can be entered using the ergonomically
positioned input array on the centre console while many
functions can also be controlled directly from the steering
wheel. And if the LINGUATRONIC voice - operated control
system is fitted, the audio, telephone and navigation
systems become even easier to use.
The optional AUDIO 50 APS provides you with information about the many
different functions that can be controlled by the system
The optional COMAND APS has even more interactive functions which are
presented on a 6.5 - inch colour display

Comfort | Interior
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The loudspeakers of the Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system are
specially matched to the interior of the CLS for optimum sound reproduction
The interior ambience of the CLS is everything you would
expect of a Mercedes. In the rear, your passengers are
accommodated in extremely comfortable individual seats
separated by the continuation of the centre console. The
latter is equipped with practical stowage compartments,
while a particularly wide centre armrest can be folded down
for even greater seating comfort. Outstanding workmanship
and high - quality, exclusive materials also contribute to the
unique atmosphere which Mercedes - Benz has made synonymous
with refined automotive comfort. And to make sure
that all the occupants can enjoy an ideal listening experience,
the CLS is equipped as standard with nine loudspeakers.
This system can be extended to as many as twelve
speakers with the optional Harman Kardon Logic 7 or
AMG high - end surround sound system.

46 Interior | designo
It’s already a thing of
beauty. And now you can
make it unique
No two people are alike. That is why we offer the comprehensive
designo appointments range which allows you to
design your CLS entirely in accordance with your own ideas
and wishes. You can choose from a wide range of attractive
metallic paint finishes, fine leather hues and high - quality
trim elements.

Interior | designo
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Exclusive designo appointments make it possible to fulfil
just about any vision you may have for your CLS. You can
choose to have the seats and door centre panels finished in
fine designo leather ( shown here in designo porcelain, X27 )
or – for an even more exclusive touch – in designo Exclusive
leather. CLS models equipped with designo Exclusive
leather can be identified by the distinctive double topstitching
in the door centre panels. Trim elements made with
hand - selected woods or gleaming jet black piano lacquer
create an exclusive, individualised ambience. The roof liner,
available as an option in fine anthracite - colour Alcantara,
rounds out this offer.
With designo Exclusive leather, the door centre panels are finished in the finest
designo leather with attractive double topstitching
Available as an option : fine trim elements in designo black piano lacquer

My CLS

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Luxury comes as standard in the CLS. But you can
still take things a step further
The new CLS is by definition an extremely comfortable
vehicle. But you can still choose from
a large number of optional functions and equipment
items to make it even more comfortable
and individual. Even in standard form, it comes
with the Audio 20 CD radio system, a multifunction
steering wheel and cruise control with the
SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter. Other
items of standard equipment are shown in the
table opposite.
The multifunction steering wheel allows the driver to use the telephone and the radio as well as to select various vehicle functions which
are shown on the instrument cluster display while keeping both hands on the wheel

Equipment | Standard
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Fitted as standard in the 6 - cylinder models, the THERMATIC air - conditioning system with combination
filter and air recirculation switch ensures pleasant temperatures all year round in your CLS
The THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control system offers extra functionality by allowing
each of the four occupants to control the temperature in their own zone
Standard equipment ( selection )
3 - point seat belts, adjustable in the front, with automatic height adjustment in the rear
3 - spoke multifunction steering wheel
7G - TRONIC 7 - speed automatic transmission
ADAPTIVE BRAKE system with HOLD function
Airbags with multi - stage deployment logic and sidebags for driver and front passenger, plus windowbags
AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G - TRONIC in the CLS 63 AMG
ASSYST PLUS service interval indicator and service computer
Audio 20 CD radio with telephone keypad, 9 loudspeakers, rear - windscreen radio aerial
Brake Assist BAS
Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter with brake intervention
Electrically adjustable front seats
Electronic Stability Program ( ESP )
Head restraints ( 4 ): electrically folding in rear, NECK - PRO crash - responsive versions in the front
Heated exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, aspherical, with integral indicators
Particulate filter for CLS 320 CDI
Power windows ( 4 ) with one - touch control and obstruction sensor
PRO - SAFE active and passive safety concept
Speed - sensitive power steering with safety steering column
THERMATIC automatic climate control in the CLS 320 CDI, CLS 280 and CLS 350 CGI
THERMOTRONIC 4 - zone automatic climate control in the CLS 500 and CLS 63 AMG
Tinted glass all round, rear window in single - layer safety glass
Windscreen wipers with one - touch function, rain sensor and infinitely variable intermittent setting

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KEYLESS - GO allows you to unlock the CLS without
touching the vehicle with the key and also to
start and stop the engine by means of a button
on the selector lever. You can also specify particularly
comfortable dynamic multicontour front
seats along with the memory package. These
are just two examples of how you can make using
the new CLS even more comfortable and convenient.
Another option is the radar - based
DISTRONIC proximity control system which automatically
maintains a constant distance to the
vehicle in front in order to reduce driver stress.
The optional wood / leather steering wheel adds a particularly exclusive touch to the interior

Equipment | Optional extras
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Shift paddles on the steering wheel put sporty gearchanges
at the driver’s fingertips
The start / stop button for the optional KEYLESS - GO system is
located on the selector lever knob
The optional multicontour seats can be individually adjusted
to match the body’s contours for even greater comfort

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How about some crystal - clear competition for the sound of the engine ?
The CLS is equipped as standard with the
Audio 20 CD radio and nine loudspeakers while
the Audio 50 APS system is available as an
optional extra. For the ultimate in ease of operation,
you can also opt for the innovative
COMAND APS multimedia control and display
system, which combines numerous functions.
Latest - generation COMAND APS makes it even
easier to control the radio, DVD player, navigation
system and telephone. For the utmost in
listening pleasure, we recommend the optional
Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound
system with twelve metal - matrix loudspeakers
and an output of 510 watts or the AMG high - end
surround sound system with two ICEpower
digital amplifiers and an output of 705 watts.
The optional Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system can be combined with the optional Audio 50 APS radio ( which includes
a CD drive, RDS tuner and telephone keypad ) to form an exclusive audio system
The AMG high - end surround sound system offers a listening
experience of the very highest calibre

Equipment | Optional extras
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The electric tilting / sliding glass sunroof can be opened to admit
fresh air at the touch of a button
The optional PARKTRONIC parking aid indicates the distance to
obstacles
The optional memory package stores the position of the front
seats, the steering column and the exterior mirrors
Optional extras ( selection )
Anti - theft alarm system with tow - away protection and interior monitoring
Audio 50 APS radio with DVD navigation system
Bi - xenon headlamps with active light function / cornering light function 1 in the fog lamps
Climatised front seats ( with seat ventilation and heating ), incl. luxury head restraints
COMAND APS control and display system for radio / navigation
DISTRONIC proximity control
Dynamic multicontour seats for driver and front passenger
Electric tilting / sliding glass sunroof
Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with 12 high - performance loudspeakers
Headlamp cleaning system
KEYLESS - GO
Memory package for front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors
Multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles
PARKTRONIC
Pre - installation for mobile phone in the centre - console armrest, including hands - free system and aerial
Semi - active air suspension ( AIRMATIC Dual Control ) for the CLS 320 CDI, CLS 280 and CLS 350 CGI
THERMOTRONIC 4 - zone automatic climate control for the CLS 320 CDI, CLS 280 and CLS 350 CGI
Wood / leather multifunction steering wheel ( leather version can also be heated as an option )
1 Cornering light function not available for the CLS 63 AMG

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Light - alloy wheels
17 - inch 10 - spoke light - alloy wheels ( standard for CLS 320 CDI,
CLS 280 and CLS 350 CGI )
18 - inch 5 - spoke light - alloy wheels ( standard for CLS 500,
optional for 6 - cylinder models )
18 - inch 5 - twin - spoke light - alloy wheels with high - sheen finish
and mixed - size tyres ( optional extra )

Equipment | Light - alloy wheels
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19 - inch AMG 5 - spoke light - alloy wheels with high - sheen finish
and mixed - size tyres ( optional extra )
18 - inch 8 - spoke light - alloy wheels with mixed - size tyres
( genuine accessories ).
18 - inch 7 - spoke light - alloy wheels with mixed - sized tyres
( genuine accessories )

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Accessories
Whether you need to carry winter sports equipment
or you just want to increase the stowage
space, Mercedes - Benz genuine accessories are
always the best choice because they are developed
and tested in close cooperation with our
engineers.
Attractive door sill panels make a clear statement of individuality

Genuine accessories
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The chromed metal and plastic coat hanger fits simply onto the front head restraints to protect
your jacket from creasing during the journey
The non - slip flat boot tub is easy to clean and helps to protect
the boot of your CLS

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The irresistible beauty of a beautifully resistant finish
NON - METALLIC PAINTS
METALLIC PAINTS
The CLS paintwork puts the finishing touch to
the carefully crafted Mercedes - Benz corrosion
protection system, which includes zinc phosphating
and electrophoretic dip - priming stages
to ensure long - lasting protection. We also make
very extensive use of eco - friendly water - based
paints.
040 black 197 obsidian black
300 periclase green
359 tanzanite blue

Colours and materials | Paintwork
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368 flint grey
723 cubanite silver
799 diamond white BRIGHT
492 rutile brown
775 iridium silver
963 indium grey
544 carneol red
798 sanidine beige

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“Biarritz” FABRIC / LEATHER
LEATHER optional extra 1
001 black 201 black
208 basalt grey
204 cashmere beige
207 sunset red
1 Standard in the CLS 500

Colours and materials | Upholstery and leather
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NAPPA LEATHER, Club - design optional extra /
NAPPA LEATHER, Exclusive Club - design optional extra
NAPPA LEATHER standard for CLS 63 AMG /
EXCLUSIVE NAPPA LEATHER optional extra for CLS 63 AMG
861 / 811 black 868 / 818 basalt grey
281 / 581 black
864 / 814 cashmere beige
284 / 584 cashmere beige
867 / 817 sunset red
288 / 588 basalt grey

66 Colours and materials | Trim elements
TRIM ELEMENTS
Silk matt burr walnut Chestnut 1
Black bird’s - eye maple 1
High - gloss laurel 1
1 Optional extra

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designo
designo LEATHER
X06 marron
X13 mystic red
X17 classic red
X07 armagnac
X14 graphite green
X27 porcelain
X10 sand
For details of designo paints, please see our designo brochure
X16 mauritius blue
X32 chablis

Colours and materials | designo
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designo TRIM ELEMENTS
designo ALCANTARA ROOF LINER
X49 corteccia
W21 natural matt oak grain
Y83 anthracite
W66 umber maple grain
Y84 pebble beige
W69 black piano lacquer
Y85 alpaca grey

70 Colours and materials | Combination options
Paintwork and upholstery – the combination options
NON - METALLIC PAINTS
“Biarritz” FABRIC / LEATHER
LEATHER 1
black
black
cashmere beige
sunset red
basalt grey
NAPPA LEATHER
black
cashmere beige
sunset red
basalt grey
black u O O O O O O O O
METALLIC PAINTS
obsidian black u O O O O O O O O
periclase green u O O t o O O t o
tanzanite blue u O o t O O o t O
flint grey u O o o o O o o o
rutile brown u O O o o O O o o
carneol red u O O t o O O t o
cubanite silver u O t O t O t O t
iridium silver u O o O O O o O O
sanidine beige u O O t t O O t t
diamond white BRIGHT u O o O O O o O O
indium grey u O O t t O O t t
u Standard O Recommended o Possible t Not recommended 1 Standard in the CLS 500

Technical features | Technical data
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Technical data
CLS 320 CDI CLS 280 CLS 350 CGI CLS 500 CLS 63 AMG
No. of cylinders / arrangement 6 / V 6 / V 6 / V 8 / V 8 / V
Total displacement ( cc ) 2987 2996 3498 5461 6208
Rated output 1 ( kW at rpm ) 165 / 3800 170 / 6000 215 / 6400 285 / 6000 378 / 6800
Rated torque 1 ( Nm at rpm ) 540 / 1600 – 2400 300 / 2500 – 5000 365 / 3000 – 5100 530 / 2800 – 4800 630 / 5200
Compression ratio 17.7 11.3 12.2 10.7 11.3
Acceleration 0 –100 km / h ( s ) 7.0 7.7 2 6.7 2 5.4 2 4.5
Top speed, approx. ( km / h ) 246 245 250 3 250 3 250 3
Tyre size 245 / 45 R 17 245 / 45 R 17 245 / 45 R 17 245 / 40 R 18 255 / 35 R 19 ( front )
285 / 30 R 19 ( rear )
Fuel
Fuel consumption 4 ( l / 100 km )
urban / extra - urban / combined
Diesel
10.6 – 11.0 / 5.9 – 6.4 / 7.6 – 8.1
Premium
13.8 – 14.1 / 7.4 – 7.7 / 9.8 – 10.0
Premium
13.0 – 13.2 / 7.0 – 7.2 / 9.1 – 9.3
Premium
17.0 – 17.2 / 8.5 – 8.7 / 11.6 – 11.8
Super Plus
22.6 / 9.9 / 14.5
CO 2 emissions 4 ( g / km ) combined 200 – 215 233 – 237 217 – 222 275 – 280 345
Tank capacity ( l ), of which reserve approx. 80 / 9 80 / 9 80 / 9 80 / 9 80 / 14
Turning circle ( m ) 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.2 11.5
Kerb weight 5 ( kg ) 1815 1730 1735 1835 1905
Permissible GVW ( kg ) 2280 2195 2200 2300 2370
1 Figures according to Directive 80 / 1269 / EEC in the currently applicable version
2 On models with the optional multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, the 0 – 100 km / h acceleration time is 0.2 seconds faster in manual shift mode
3 Electronically governed
4 The figures shown were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process ( Directive 80 / 1268 / EEC in the currently applicable version ).
The figures are not based on an individual model and do not constitute part of the product offer ; they are provided solely for purposes of comparison between different vehicle models
5 Figures according to Directive 92 / 21 / EC, version 95 / 48 / EC ( kerb weight with fuel tank 90 % full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg ) for standard - specifi cation vehicles.
Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this fi gure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly

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The dimensions of the CLS - Class
975
924
1430
474
505
705
517
279
334
1593
1873
891
2854
4917
1172
Figures in mm

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Service
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Anyone opting for a Mercedes buys far more than just a car
The comprehensive range of Mercedes - Benz services
Service24h. One thing that will always accompany
you in your new Mercedes is a feeling of
reassurance. Because Mercedes - Benz Service24h
is there for you around the clock, 365 days a
year. In the very unlikely event of a technical
problem or a breakdown anywhere in Europe,
you can rely on assistance from Mercedes - Benz
Service24h day or night – simply call our Service
hotline on 00800 1 777 7777*. Our specialists
will immediately organise professional assistance,
dispatching a member of our Service24h
team to your location. Often the problem can be
rectified on the spot, but if this is not possible,
we will naturally ensure that your vehicle is
taken to the nearest Mercedes - Benz workshop.
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world of Mercedes - Benz and doubles as a handy
credit card – and if you complete the annual
questionnaire, there’s no fee to pay either. In
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Further information can be found at
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Information about the MercedesCard in Austria
and Switzerland can be found on the
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Our single - source leasing, financing, insurance
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Test drive
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An enriching experience beckons
Take your dream car for a test drive
Nowhere is a Mercedes - Benz so convincing as on the road. For it is only there that you can fully
experience the effortlessly superior handling which makes a Mercedes so special. Feel the surge of
the powerful engine and sense a smile begin to play on your lips as the agile steering responds
precisely to your inputs. The special atmosphere which arises during a drive in a Mercedes - Benz
cannot be put down on paper. That’s why we would like to invite you to take a test drive. Your
Mercedes - Benz dealer will be pleased to arrange a convenient date with you. Visit your national
Mercedes - Benz website to find your nearest Mercedes - Benz retailer. We look forward to seeing you.
You can also find the interactive Owner’s Manual on the internet. Here, a series of information
clips and simulations allow you to start familiarising yourself with the functions of your car of choice.
Further details can be found at : www.mercedes - benz.de / owners - manual

Take - back of end - of - life vehicles. Coming full circle. At the end of its long life, you can return your CLS to us for environment - friendly
disposal in accordance with the EC End - Of - Life Vehicle Directive 1 . But that day lies a long way off.
1 Applies in accordance with national regulations to vehicles up to 3.5 t permissible gross weight. Mercedes - Benz passenger cars have met the statutory regulations
governing the suitability of their design for reuse and recycling for a number of years now. A network of vehicle take - back depots and dismantlers has been established
which will process your vehicle in an environment - friendly manner. The ways in which both vehicles and parts can be recovered are subject to ongoing development and
improvement. Consequently, the CLS will be able to comply with any future increases in the recycling quota within the stipulated time limits. For further information,
please call 00800 1 777 7777.
Please note : changes may have been made to the product since this brochure went to press ( 31. 01. 2008 ). The manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specifi cation during the delivery period, provided these changes, while
taking into account the interests of the vendor, can be deemed reasonable with respect to the purchaser. Where the vendor or the
manufacturer uses symbols or numbers to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The
illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specification. Colours may differ
slightly from those shown in the brochure, owing to the limitations of the printing process. This brochure has been compiled by Daimler
AG of Germany and is distributed internationally. It provides a general indication of the range of models, features, optional extras
and / or colours available in various countries. Some of the models, features, optional extras and / or colours shown may not be available
in your country or may only be available in a different specification. Additionally some models, features, optional extras and / or colours
may only be available in combination with others. For current and more specific information in relation to the range of models, features,
optional extras and / or colours available in your country, and their pricing, you should contact your nearest authorised Mercedes - Benz
Passenger Car Dealer. www.mercedes - benz.com
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